An association that promotes reading among children has become the first African group to win the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world's largest prize for children's and young people's literature.
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The actors playing Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist in the original Swedish movies based on the books. Photo. TT

The sequel to Swedish author Stieg Larsson's best-selling Millenium crime trilogy, due for release in August, kicks off with an artificial intelligence intrigue involving a US spy agency, the book's publishers have revealed.
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The clocks go forward this weekend and summer is on the horizon. With music festivals starting in the next few months, here are The Local's top tips to make sure you don't miss snapping up tickets for Sweden's hottest acts.
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Swedes are among the happiest people in Europe, according to new research. And happiest of all in the Nordic nation is the older rock 'n' roll generation in their 60s and 70s. The Local caught up with a couple of experts to find out why.
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What's on in Sweden

Liquorice is on the menu in Stockholm this week. Photo: Lakritsfestivalen

Your sweet tooth is sure to be satisfied this weekend in Stockholm with two yummy festivals under one roof. Comedy is on the menu in Norrköping on Saturday night and sky watchers across the country are also in for a treat.
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Waffle day (Våffeldagen) is coming to Sweden on March 25th. What better way to celebrate the beginning of spring than with a recipe of these delicious gridded cakes. Food writer John Duxbury shares his recipe with The Local.
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What do a country singer from southern Sweden, a Sami reindeer herder born in Colombia and a former member of world famous disco pop group Alcazar have in common? They're all set to vie for the chance to represent Sweden in Eurovision Song Contest later this year in a live showdown on Saturday.
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It's time to pick Sweden's Eurovision entry, so why not throw a Euro pop themed party this weekend? If that's not your style, there's also a French-Finnish indie pop gig, a Star Wars exhibition and a touching Somali concert to choose from.
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